Living with diverticulitis: How do I keep it from coming back?

Posted by marshelly1 @marshelly1, Dec 17, 2020

How do I keep this from coming back? My Dr. Has no solutions, and I wish I could be more aware when it will flare up.

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ayersg | @ayersg | Apr 8, 2023

In reply to @irr4et "The best way to keep from getting more diverticuli is to prevent constipation by taking adding..." + (show)

Thank you, for those ideas. Was on high fibre until latest flare up. I haven’t tried liquorice root. Appreciate the suggestion.

ayersg | @ayersg | Apr 8, 2023

In reply to @lamiller "My doctors’ nurse has bouts of diverticulitis and she gave me great advice. When you feel..." + (show)

Yes, thanks. That does help.

maxine50 | @maxine50 | Apr 8, 2023

In reply to @jackielb "Konsyl psyllium fiber or Metamucil. And Galt immune butyric acid." + (show)

I take Meta Mucil every day. What is GTalt immune butyric acid. I have diverticulosis and some days, I'm fine. Some days I have severe pain on my right side like someone is stabbing me. Doctor said it's forever, but it's gotten better than a few months ago, but some days it's so very painful. Is there no way to get rid of it? I now only eat fish or chicken, certain vegetables, and vanilla ice cream.
I would love to know how to get rid of it. My body is so tired from it.

ayersg | @ayersg | Apr 9, 2023

In reply to @ayersg "Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that..." + (show)

Thank you for your comment. I have had to resort to antibiotics when things have gotten really bad. The Butyric I’m still looking into with a pharmacist friend of mine. It makes me hopeful reading some of the research around it. I will update you when I know more.

anniegk | @anniegk | Apr 9, 2023

In reply to @maxine50 "I take Meta Mucil every day. What is GTalt immune butyric acid. I have diverticulosis and..." + (show)

It never goes away once the pockets (divertculi) have developed in the walls of the colon. In most cases it will continue to form new pockets as the years go on.

maxine50 | @maxine50 | Apr 9, 2023

In reply to @anniegk "It never goes away once the pockets (divertculi) have developed in the walls of the colon...." + (show)

How terribly sad that Diverticulosis will never go away. I am fine for a week more or less, and then........surprise one day!!!!! I'm in terrible pain and it's returned! I'm afraid to leave my home not knowing when it will start. Why do I need to return to the doctor if it will never go away??

anniegk | @anniegk | Apr 9, 2023

In reply to @ayersg "Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that..." + (show)

It needs to be monitored because of the possibility of a infected Diverticuli rupturing and causing a serious infection of the colon. The Diverticuli can burst and leak bowel contents into the abdominal cavity if you have Diverticulitis.

ayersg | @ayersg | Apr 10, 2023

In reply to @ayersg "Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that..." + (show)

I find that so frustrating. No way to treat long term and no cure. Soft diet and loose stool seems the only way to manage the flare-ups. I thought our bodies were pretty amazing at healing themselves with the right diet. Is this the exception?

treesab | @treesab | Apr 11, 2023

In reply to @ayersg "Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that..." + (show)

My husband used to get diverticulitis on an occasional basis for several years. It has been 2 years now since he has had an attack. The only change he has made was adding a probiotic pill to his diet.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 11, 2023

In reply to @treesab "My husband used to get diverticulitis on an occasional basis for several years. It has been..." + (show)

Thanks for that great suggestion, @treesab. Yes, I've found that a probiotic pill is a great help with diverticulitis symptoms. Also, a low residue diet is most effective for me.